As delivery trucks flood our streets, pedestrian injuries are on the rise. Learn the risks, common causes, and your legal rights if you're hit by a delivery vehicle in Connecticut.

The Silent Threat: Pedestrians and the Rise of Delivery Truck Accidents

In today's fast-paced, convenience-driven world, delivery trucks are everywhere — from residential neighborhoods in Stratford to busy downtown streets in Bridgeport and New Haven. While these trucks help keep life moving, they also pose a growing threat to pedestrian safety.

Why Are Delivery Trucks So Dangerous for Pedestrians?

Unlike passenger vehicles, delivery trucks:

• Have large blind spots, especially on the sides and rear.

• Make frequent, sudden stops and turns.

• Often double-park or block crosswalks and driveways.

• Are driven on tight delivery schedules, which may encourage speeding or distracted driving.

These factors create a dangerous combination — especially in densely populated or walkable communities.

Common Causes of Pedestrian-Delivery Truck Collisions

From our experience handling serious injury claims across Connecticut, we often see delivery truck accidents caused by:

• Failure to yield at crosswalks

• Backing up without checking blind spots • Turning corners without seeing pedestrians • Distracted driving (GPS use, texting, or delivery app distractions) • Parking on sidewalks or in no-stop zones, forcing pedestrians into traffic

Injuries in these crashes can be devastating, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Who Is Liable? It's Not Always Just the Driver.

In pedestrian vs. delivery truck cases, multiple parties could be legally responsible:

• The driver for negligent operation

• The delivery company (like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or local contractors) for poor training or unrealistic delivery quotas • Third-party logistics firms that manage outsourced fleets

Uncovering liability requires quick investigation and preservation of evidence — including GPS data, driver logs, and delivery route records.

What Should You Do If You're Hit by a Delivery Truck in Connecticut?

1. Call 911 immediately and seek medical attention — even if you feel okay. TBIs and internal injuries can have delayed symptoms.

2. Get witness information and take photos if possible.

3. Do not talk to the delivery company's insurance adjuster until you speak with a lawyer.

4. Call a personal injury attorney experienced in pedestrian and commercial vehicle crashes.

Our Stratford-Based Legal Team Can Help

As a Connecticut personal injury firm with a focus on serious injury and TBI cases, we've seen firsthand how overwhelming these cases can be. We fight to hold delivery companies accountable and recover compensation for:

• Medical bills

• Lost wages and future earning capacity • Pain and suffering • Long-term cognitive or physical impairments

You don't have to take on powerful delivery corporations alone. Let us protect your rights.

Injured by a Delivery Truck in Connecticut?

Call us today for a free consultation — let's hold the right parties accountable and help you move forward.